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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

NTCET or equivalent (Year 12) and an ATAR of 60 or higher; or Certificate IV or above; or STAT score of 135 or greater; or submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience; or 6 months of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma; or completion of 40 credit points in the Preparation for Tertiary Study Program (ZTEP01), the Preparation for Tertiary Success (ZPTS11 or ZPTS21), or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

Course Description

This program develops theoretical and practical skills in the design of the built environment as well as skills in computer-aided design and the preparation of design and working drawings. Focus is placed upon the special requirements for architecture, interior design and building construction in hot-humid tropical environments. The skills gained in this program will equip graduates to fulfil roles in the architecture and interior design industry. Other opportunities include further study leading to a degree in architecture and registration as an architect.

Subjects you can Study

Design

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About Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Charles Darwin University is the major tertiary education and training and further education institution in the Northern Territory.

Originally established as a tertiary institution in 1974, it became the Northern Territory University in 1989 and the Charles Darwin University in 2003.

The main University campus is located at Casuarina in Darwin with campuses at Alice Springs and Palmerston. VET courses are also offered at Jabiru, Katherine, Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and Yulara Centres as well as at various remote community centres.

The University provides multi-sector education with Senior Secondary, TAFE and VET courses, higher education programs and research facilities.

CDU also deliver a number of courses through the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE), which is a joint initiative between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE). The three main sites for delivery will be at the main ACIKE Hub CDU Casuarina campus and at the BIITE campuses at Batchelor and the Alice Springs Desert Peoples' Centre.

Provider CRICOS: 00300K (NT); 03286A (NSW)

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Duration

Casuarina

Full-time internal = 3 years

Part-time internal = 6 years

Structure

Entry Requirements

NTCET or equivalent (Year 12) and an ATAR of 60 or higher; or Certificate IV or above; or STAT score of 135 or greater; or submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience; or 6 months of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma; or completion of 40 credit points in the Preparation for Tertiary Study Program (ZTEP01), the Preparation for Tertiary Success (ZPTS11 or ZPTS21), or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

Study Pathways

Other opportunities include further study leading to a degree in architecture and registration as an architect.

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